Saturday, June 22, 2013

Gifts for the Grads

Since Henry and his friends graduated, we've been going to a variety of graduation parties. Today I made some graduation cards (sentiment from Club Scrap; paw print from All Night Media; and some paw print washi tape because the high school mascot is the cougars). 
I bought a bunch of Looney Tunes flash drives because I thought they were fun, yet practical.  I also added a regular flash drive for each kid.
Then I bagged them up and added the card with a bit of black yarn.  Some of my more clever friends gave the kids checks for $20.13 (their graduation year) or $20 in Costa Rican money (since they'r going to Costa Rica on their senior trip tomorrow).  But, I was pretty happy with my choice of graduation gift!
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24 comments:

  1. AmyJune 22, 2013 at 10:11 PM

    I think flash drives are a great gift idea - have done that before myself!
    Just read your Simply a Moment post too - lovely thoughts Rinda, about hope, renewal and the future.

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  2. Kirsty.AJune 23, 2013 at 1:46 AM

    Great idea. I never thought of that. Hope they have a fab time in CR

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  3. SianJune 23, 2013 at 2:23 AM

    You do these things so much better than we do! I would have liked a graduation party or two to rock up to, I think!

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  4. scrappyjackyJune 23, 2013 at 2:48 AM

    They are a great idea....I like the fun,as well as practical,element.

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  5. Missus WookieJune 23, 2013 at 3:32 AM

    Graduation gifts aren't done over here - I find it odd. Yours made me smile and I bet the grads did too :)

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  6. CheriJune 23, 2013 at 4:16 AM

    What a cute idea! Hope the kids enjoyed them!

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  7. soulbrushJune 23, 2013 at 4:31 AM

    Looks fab. Happy PPF to you.

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  8. MiriamJune 23, 2013 at 4:40 AM

    Great gift idea Rinda I like the fun and practical side of the gift too.

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  9. KarenJune 23, 2013 at 4:45 AM

    It's a great gift, and the packaging is wonderful!

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  10. LouJune 23, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    Brilliant gifts and nicely packaged too.

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  11. debs14June 23, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    Love those gifts! What a great idea. Graduating from High (or as we call it, Secondary) School here isn't celebrated too much. Graduation is generally at the end of University when you get your degree. I like the idea of celebrating your way, because everyone leaves school, but not every one goes onto uni. Your way, everyone gets a graduation!

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  12. NathalieJune 23, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    I am three years away but it is not too early to get ideas! Thank you for sharing yours!

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  13. The Mann FamJune 23, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    Great gift idea! I especially love that you found those Looney Tunes flash drives for your gift. Who wouldn't find those a fun gift to receive?

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  14. TracyJune 23, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    We dont really celebrate high school graduation here either! I love the Looney Tunes flash drive, such a fun, yet practical gift.

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  15. LindaJune 23, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    Great gifts and cards!!!

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  16. Jo MurrayJune 23, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    Clever you...and a gift that lasts.

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  17. BeckyJune 23, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    These are fantastic gifts!

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  18. laurieJune 23, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    Great idea for grads! Cute cards, too. I'm jealous of their summer trip - ah, to be young again! :-)

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  19. LadkyisJune 23, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    I didn't graduate - no one did in my day you reached the right age and left school or you were lucky enough to pass exams and go on to university. I managed to avoid the exams and went to agricultural college by taking the entrance exam. No graduation ceremony there either! just a certificate for the exams handed to us the day before term ended and we were out into the world to get a job.

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  20. AlisonJune 24, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    What a great idea for a Graduation gift!
    Alison xx

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  21. UnknownJune 25, 2013 at 5:34 AM

    $20.13 is a great idea, but your present will continue to bring a smile to their face long after the money is spent.

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  22. IreneJune 26, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    What a great idea. Very practical and cute. My boys are always asking for these.

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  23. MelissaJune 26, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    Fabulous gift - I gave my nieces cute flash drives for Christmas last year & they loved them.

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  24. AnonymousJune 26, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    I think those are a great idea for a gift.

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